Champagne, FranceNectar Impérial is a demi-sec champagne with a dosage of 45 g/L, led by pinot noir (40-50 percent), pinot meunier (30-40 percent), and 10-20 percent chardonnay. It also has a significant portion of reserve wine. The nose is not dissimilar to the Imperial Brut, though the intensity is a notch lower and there’s less overall autolytic character. Medium-dry in style, as you’d expect for this category, there’s a confected quality to the palate that is almost Prosecco-like. It may not be exceptional value, but the style is worth exploring and lends itself to a range of food pairing options. I suggest trying fruit-based desserts that have a subtle sweetness, or a cheese plate.Tasted: 05 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceRiper and expansive, this is a generous demi-sec blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay complemented with 20-30 percent reserve wines and 45 g/l dosage (which is ably gobbled up by the density). Baked pear, ripe apple and vanilla creme caramel fill this hedonistic, fuller Champagne, ideal for post-dinner sipping.Tasted: 08 December 2016Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceNectar is always fun to serve often catching your guests off guard with its off-dry flavours. The nose hint at some sweetness with floral, honey, baked green apple notes flecked with just the right amount of bitter guava flavouring. Fresh and juicy the style allows you to serve this before dinner with foie gras or through dinner with spicy dishes all with finesse and balance. The blend is 40/50 pinot noir, 30/40 pinot meunier and 10/20 chardonnay with 20/30 per cent reserve wines.Tasted: 02 January 2015Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceVery fine continuous mousse. Floral, honey, baked green apple, pear skin, guava and toast aromas. Fresh, juicy, somewhat sweet style but well balanced with creamy mousse. Very toasty, nutty, honey, baked pear, peach, apple skin and candied citrus flavours. Nice balance and finesse but definitely on the sweet side of the style. Designed for after dinner or perhaps a rich, spicy pre-dinner appetizer.Tasted: 12 December 2013Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceThe Nectar Impérial is building a following thanks to its spicy, baked apple, tropical fruit honey and nut aromas with hints of apricot and candied citrus peel. The flavours are off-dry but fresh and balanced with streaks of candied citrus, mineral, spice, pineapple, mango and ginger mixed with creamy vanilla and cherries and sweet spices. Fine style and well balanced but all in an off-dry style. Serve post-dinner with a fruit dessert, before the meal with foie gras appetizer or try it with spicy, Indian food and or blue cheeses. The blend is 40/50 pinot noir, 30/40 pinot meunier and 10/20 chardonnay and 20/30 per cent reserve wines.Tasted: 11 March 2012Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceGood continuous mousse. Lemon, nutty, baked apple, croissant, floral, cherry and pear skin aromas. Fresh, round, lively style with lots of strawberry, baked pear, candied citrus, biscuit-y, nutty, honey flavours. Nice style and well balanced but quite sweet. Definitely a post-dinner style for a fruit dessert or with foie gras or try with Indian food.Tasted: 09 December 2007Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceThe Nectar Impérial is building a following thanks to its spicy, baked apple, honey and nut aromas with hints of apricot and candied citrus peel. The flavours are off-dry but balanced with streaks of citrus, mineral, spicy, apricot and ginger. Use as apéritif wine with foie gras or serve with blue cheese or even peach based desserts, dried fruits and mixed nuts. Chef Dance has chosen a selection of French cheeses accompanied with nut Bread and a Calvados gelee.Tasted: 03 November 2002Tasted by: Prices:
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